Vulnerability · Published Mar 19, 2026 · Assigned by VulnCheck

CVE-2026-32038OpenClaw - Sandbox Network Isolation Bypass via docker.network=container Parameter

Critical 9.8

In plain English

A critical-severity improper access control in OpenClaw from OpenClaw. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 20% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 79.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

OpenClaw before 2026.2.24 contains a sandbox network isolation bypass vulnerability that allows trusted operators to join another container's network namespace. Attackers can configure the docker.network parameter with container:<id> values to reach services in target container namespaces and bypass network hardening controls.

Affected packages & fixed versions

EcosystemPackageFixed inAdvisory
npmopenclaw2026.2.24GHSA-ww6v-v748-x7g9

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
OpenClaw OpenClaw 0 – before 2026.2.24

Weakness: CWE-284 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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